Recent Obituaries
Delvin Lansdown
Jul 7, 2025
Delvin Ray Lansdown, son of the late Virgil and Amie "Dood" (Moore) Lansdown, was born December 18, 1949, in Hartville, Missouri, and passed away July 7, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, at 75 years of age.
Delvin grew up and attended school in Hartville and graduated from Hartville High School. He was saved at an early age, and he rededicated his life...
Brad Rosenthal
Jul 1, 2025
Bradley Kirtlink Rosenthal, 69, of Seymour, Missouri—formerly of Clayton—passed away on July 1, 2025, at Cox Medical Center in Springfield.
Brad was born January 31, 1956, in Hannibal, Missouri, to Donald Eugene Rosenthal and Rebecca Kirtlink Rosenthal. He graduated from Hannibal High School in 1974, and soon after served his country in the United States Air Force.
He is survived by his...
Judy Jones
Jul 3, 2025
Judy Diane (Daniel) Jones, daughter of Laverne Claude and Betty Sue Daniel, was born May 28, 1952, in Marysville, California, and departed this life on July 3, 2025, at her home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 73 years, 1 month, and 5 days.
At a young age, Judy moved from California to Hartville, Missouri, to live with her grandparents,...
Shirley Johnson
Jun 25, 2025
Shirley Ann (Guerin) Johnson was born on November 3, 1936, in Murray, Kentucky, to Eugene and Muncie Guerin. She departed this life on June 25, 2025, at Autumn Oaks in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 88.
A proud graduate of Murray High School, Class of 1955, Shirley was known for her spirit, leadership, and talent as the marching band...
Ruth Wachholtz
Jun 12, 2025
Ruth Ellen Wachholtz, daughter of the late Raymond Haggith and Joyce (Vogel) Kapke, was born July 18, 1955, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She departed this life on June 12, 2025, at the Hartville Care Center in Hartville, Missouri, at the age of 69.
Ruth served in the United States Army. In her later years, she enjoyed gardening, working on her farm in...
Lola Faye Thompson
Jul 5, 2025
Lola Faye (Weber) Thompson was born January 25, 1945, in her family home in Competition, Missouri, to her loving parents, Fred and Myrtle (Dowden) Weber. At the time of her passing on July 5, 2025, she was 80 years, 5 months, and 10 days when she drew her final breath on this earth, wrapped in the arms of her family...
Robert "Bob" Knotts
Jul 2, 2025
In honor of Robert, you may send flowers or make a memorial contribution to the Dawson Building Fund or Boys Town of America in care of Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home.
Robert Frank Knotts - affectionately known as Bob, Bobbie, or Robbie - peacefully passed away at his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri, on July 2nd at 12:02 a.m., surrounded by his beloved...
Wanda Gail Noel
Jul 1, 2025
Wanda Gail Noel, daughter of the late John Richard Shaw and Evelyn Margaret (Smith) Shaw, was born January 20, 1955, in Cabool, Missouri. She entered in to heavenly rest on July 1, 2025, at her home in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 70.
Wanda was widely known for her years working at Walmart in Mountain Grove. She was devoted...
Jimmie "James" Ellis
Jun 29, 2025
Jimmie Jasper Ellis, son of the late Earl and Bess (Hutsell) Ellis, was born on May 20, 1925, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and passed on June 29, 2025. He was 100 years old.
After graduating from Mountain Grove High School, Jimmie enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served at the end of World War II. While he was stationed...
Charlotte Ward
Jun 29, 2025
Charlotte Mae Ward, daughter of the late Elsie Mae Dudley and Jim Hawkins, was born on June 6, 1946, in Webster County, Missouri, and departed this life on June 29, 2025, at her home in Hartville, Missouri, at the age of 79.
Charlotte grew up in Niangua, Missouri, and Fordland, Missouri. She worked in several factories throughout the years, including H.D....
Edd Higby
Jun 28, 2025
Clarence Edward (Edd with two D's) Higby was born in Wright County, Missouri on April 11, 1943. He was the son of George and Opal Higby. Raised on a small farm North of Mountain Grove, he was fourth in line of the Higby kids: Jerry, Georgia, James, Kay, Janis, Peggy, Pamela, and baby Patricia who died in infancy.
Being raised dirt...
Mary Joann Daugherty
Jun 27, 2025
Mary Joann Daugherty passed away in her home June 27, 2025, with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 6, 1938, to Joseph N. and Fern A. (Vedder) Smith. Mary was the oldest of nine children.
She married Charles Schweighauser on August 18, 1956, and they had four daughters together, Marsha, Marcella, Carmen, and Tina. Later in...
Ron Lancaster
Jun 27, 2025
Ronald Neal “Ron” Lancaster
Ronald Neal Lancaster, lovingly known as Ron or Ronnie, of Mansfield, Missouri, passed away on June 27, 2025, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 71.
Ron was born on June 7, 1954, in Fort Hood, Texas, to the late Bob and Betty Lancaster. In 1967, his family settled on a farm in the...
Eric Wayne Jones
Jun 25, 2025
Eric Wayne Jones, son of Wayne Jarrett Jones and Shirley Ann (Hastings) Jones, was born January 23, 1978, in Houston, Missouri. He left this earth on June 25, 2025, to be with our Lord. He had been suffering from health issues for some time and was a very quiet and soft-spoken man so not many knew of his problems.
Eric grew...
Estel Friend
Jun 24, 2025
Estel Clyde Friend, son of the late Chelmer and Thelma (Worsham) Friend, was born on July 22, 1943, in Wright County, Missouri, and went to his heavenly home on June 24, 2025. He was 81 years, 11 months, and 2 days of age.
Estel grew up in the Dawson and Graff area, where he spent most of his life. He graduated...
Patsy Braddy-Hardin
Jun 21, 2025
Patsy Jane Hardin passed away at the age of 84 on June 21, 2025. Born Patsy Jane Stephens, she came into this world on May 13, 1941. She was the fourth of eight children born into the family of Homer and Ruby Stephens in Peggs, Oklahoma. Patsy professed her faith and was a born-again Christian from an early age living...
Junior Barnes
Jun 17, 2025
Junior Lee Barnes, son of the late Clint William and Stella Aletha (McGuire) Barnes, was born January 8, 1950, at Embree, Missouri. He passed away June 17, 2025, at his residence in Wheatland, Missouri, at 75 years of age.
After graduation, Junior worked at many different jobs, from milking cows to construction work and managing a propane company. He was also...
Bill Long
Jun 14, 2025
Bill Eugene Long was born September 13, 1942 in Haleyville, Alabama, to William Verd and Mary Lottie Long. He passed away at his home of 53 years on June 14, 2025.
At age 17, Bill married Ruth Ann Harris, to this union, one son was born, Danny Eugene Long. After Ruth’s passing, Bill met and married Crenna Louise Renfro and they...